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Category # Threshold or Voluntary Little Deschutes Lodge Status Green Building Criteria for Affordable Housing - PDC & City of Portland Green Building Initiative
Enhanced Design & Site
Site Inventory 1 Threshold Yes Complete a comprehensive site inventory.
Soil & Vegetation Protection 2 Threshold Yes Perform level 1 site assessment to determine soil conditions.
3 Threshold Yes Preserve existing trees and shrubs on site, including street trees.
4 Voluntary Yes Do not apply herbicides or pesticides during site prep.
5 Voluntary Yes Create landscaping plan that provides for bird and
insect habitat, west and south facing building shading,
and resident gardening. Create native plant associations
and communities.
Building Design & Orientation 6 Threshold Yes For new construction, design roof eaves to overhang exterior walls and exterior surfaces (12" minimum).
7 Threshold Yes Orient building to maximize solar exposure in winter and shading in summer.
8 Voluntary Yes Orient building to maximize solar exposure in winter and shading in summer.
9 Voluntary Yes Reduce building footprint, simplify building shapes, and maximize space efficiency.
Stormwater Management & Water Pollution 10 Threshold Yes Maximize on-site drainage and water catchment capacity.
11 Threshold Yes Protect site from runoff erosion during construction.
12 Voluntary Yes Specify and install permeable surfaces and paving in low traffic areas.
Transportation 13 Threshold Yes Provide secure bicycle parking.
14 Voluntary Yes Size parking capacity to minimum local zoning requirements.
15 Voluntary Maybe Site building within 1/4 mile of mass transit and 1/2 mile of stores and services.

Energy Conservation
Building Envelope & Weatherization 1 Threshold Yes In new construction, install high recycled content insulation with following R values: R-38 ceilings/R-21 walls/R-30 floors/R-15 slab edge.
2 Threshold Yes Specify and install double glazed, low-e windows and sliding doors with U value 0.35 or less.
3 Threshold Yes Flash and seal all penetrations between interior spaces and outside. Seal all penetrations for ducting, wiring, plumbing, lights, and fans.
4 Voluntary Yes Perform blower door test to determine cost-effective air sealing and combustion safety.
5 Voluntary Yes Increase insulation and reduce heat loss on one- and two-story walls with normal loads by using 2x6 @24" on center framing module for exterior walls.
6 Voluntary Yes Specify and install exterior insulated core doors.
7 Voluntary Yes Specify and install insulated concrete forms.
8 Voluntary Yes Insulate perimeter edge of concrete slab floor with code approved foam board. Insulate between heated space and garage slab.
9 Voluntary Yes Thermally separate living areas from less energy consuming zones like entry, storage, mechanical, and utility areas.
Heating Systems 10 Threshold Yes… Acceptable Alternative Install radiant or hydronic heating with digital thermostat located in main living area. Systems may include: hydronic baseboard, radiant cove heaters,water heater /water boiler supplied room heaters. (i.e. "Turbonics"). Size heat supply based on weatherization measures (natural gas fuel preferred).
11 Voluntary Yes… Acceptable Alternative Preferred Alternate: Install high efficiency gas sealed combustion forced air furnaces (minimum 92% Efficiency Rating) with digital thermostat in main living area. Systems may include gas furnace, gas furnace with integrated water heater. Size heat supply based on weatherization measures.
12 Voluntary Yes Install ductwork inside conditioned space OR seal ductwork in crawls and attics with mastic. Design short runs. Use flex only for straight runs; otherwise use metal.
Electrical & Lighting 13 Threshold Yes Specify and install Energy Star-rated appliances, fixtures and lighting systems.
14 Threshold Yes Specify and install efficient outdoor lighting (30 lumens per watt or better) with low temperature ballasts. Install lamps with automated controls, including but not limited to photo sensors, timers, and motion control sensors.
Renewables 15 Voluntary Yes Install solar water heating system.
16 Voluntary Yes Purchase green power.

Water Conservation
Plumbing 1 Threshold Yes Install water conserving plumbing fixtures: 2.0 gpm showerheads & 1.5 gpm faucet aerators.
2 Threshold Yes Install high energy factor water heater (.60 for gas, .93 for electric).
3 Threshold Yes Insulate bottom of hot water tank. Set electric tank on foam board. Set gas tank on raised platform. Insulate hot water pipes.
Irrigation 4 Threshold Yes Use only native, hardy plant materials for landscaping, except for edible landscaping, street trees, and lawn. Minimize total area of turf.
5 Voluntary Yes Install high efficiency drip irrigation system.
6 Voluntary Yes Install rainwater catchment system for non-potable water reuse.

Conserving Material & Resources
Waste Management & Recycling 1 Threshold Yes Develop a waste minimization plan, establishing targets for demolition and construction waste recycling by types of materials (goal: 80% total waste reuse and recycling by weight).
2 Voluntary Yes Minimize non-recyclable/non-reusable packaging during construction.
Foundation 3 Voluntary Yes Specify concrete mix with 25%-50% fly ash substitution for Portland cement. Specify recycled aggregate base.
Framing 4 Threshold Yes Specify engineered structural lumber.
5 Threshold Yes In wood framing, employ 24"advanced framing modules and box headers.
6 Voluntary Yes Specify salvaged, recycled, and/or certified sustainably harvested wood products. Do not specify old growth lumber, other than "recovered" or "reused" materials.
7 Voluntary Yes Specify and install regionally manufactured materials when possible (within 500 miles).
Roof & Skin 8 Threshold Yes Specify durable and recycled content roof and siding materials with a 25 - 50 year lifetime warranty.
Materials & Finishes 9 Threshold Yes When dropped ceiling panels are specified, install recycled content panels.
10 Voluntary Yes Install formaldehyde-free or low-formaldehyde underlayment, cabinets and storage units. Replace particleboard with plywood or MDF.
11 Voluntary No Specify sustainably certified wood for finish woodwork.
12 Voluntary Yes Specify low-toxic, decay-resistant, outdoor materials. When possible, consider patio treatment instead of decking.
13 Voluntary Yes Specify and install recycled content drywall. Install hard surface drywall in high-wear areas.
Flooring 14 Threshold No Specify natural linoleum, tile, or other vinyl alternative in kitchen and bathrooms (if vinyl is necessary, specify vinyl composition tile).
15 Threshold Yes Specify solid floor finishes and/or nylon or PET carpeting with fiber or waffle pad.

Enhanced Indoor Air Quality
Finishes 1 Threshold Yes Specify solvent free, no VOC or low VOC (below 50 g/liter) paints and primers. Specify water-based wood finishes.
2 Threshold Yes Specify low toxic adhesives and sealants.
Fresh Air Ventilation 3 Threshold No Install continuous exhaust ventilation OR central exhaust fan ducted to bath. Provide make-up air vents. Specify fans with delayed timer controls. Install medium efficiency air filters in ducted forced air systems.
4 Voluntary Yes Install kitchen range hood or ceiling exhaust fan to remove excess moisture and odors OR install multi-port attic fan to exhaust kitchen and bathroom.
5 Threshold Yes Properly ventilate building prior to occupancy
6 Voluntary Yes Use operable windows AND mechanical ventilation systems to assure ample fresh air for building occupants.
7 Voluntary Yes Encourage no smoking policy for building (during construction and occupancy)

Operations & Management
Operations & Management 1 Threshold Yes Develop maintenance and tenant operating manuals with specific actions.
2 Threshold Yes Develop O & M plan for scheduled maintenance of vents, filters, plumbing, and combustion equipment.
3 Threshold Yes Provide adequate space for comprehensive resident recycling.
4 Threshold Yes Eliminate pesticide & herbicide use on and around building.
5 Threshold Yes Use low toxic or citrus based cleaning supplies. Eliminate use of solvents.
6 Threshold Yes Design properly ventilated separate storage area for cleaning supplies and paint.
7 Threshold Yes Eliminate wet carpet cleaning (steam OK). Use HEPA filters on vacuum cleaners.

 

 

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Last modified: June 24, 2009